/sərˈvaɪvɪŋ spɑʊs/ – Phrase
Definition: chồng (vợ) còn sống.
A more thorough explanation: A surviving spouse is a term used in legal contexts to refer to the husband or wife who outlives their partner in a marriage or civil union.
Example: The surviving spouse is entitled to inherit the deceased spouse’s assets according to the terms of the will.